Creamy Celeriac Soup with Thyme

Celeriac is the ugly duckling of winter vegetables: gnarly outside, fragrant inside. Tastes like a mix of celery and parsley. Here, potato neutralizes its intensity, while thyme highlights herbal notes. A bistro classic.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 310 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp knife
  • Pot
  • Immersion Blender

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Peel celeriac and potato, cube to 3/4 inch. Chop onion.

Tip: Potato adds starch.
2

Sweat onion in butter (5 mins). Add garlic.

Tip: Butter + celeriac = match made in heaven.
3

Add cubes, sauté 3-4 mins.

Tip: Sautéing brings out sweetness.
4

Add broth, salt, pepper, thyme. Simmer 20-25 mins until tender.

Tip: Thyme infuses liquid.
5

Puree smooth.

Tip: More blending = creamier.
6

Stir in cream, warm through.

Tip: Taste before serving; celeriac absorbs salt.
7

Serve with thyme or croutons.

Tip: Crunchy topping elevates it.

Recipe FAQ

How to peel celeriac?
Cut top and bottom flat, stand it up, and slice skin off downwards with a knife.
Bitter soup?
Leftover skin or burnt onion. Clean well!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Celeriac (Celery Root)
  • 7 oz Russet Potato
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 3.5 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 0.6 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp White Pepper